'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Slamming Biden, Ex-MI6 Agent's Friendship With Ivanka Trump, Jamie Raskin Talks GOP Support And More: Top Politics News This Week

The week was abuzz with political controversies and international conflicts. From best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki criticizing President Biden’s administration to Russia pulling out of a global nuclear treaty, there’s plenty to unpack. Let’s dive in.

“Rich Dad Poor Dad” Author Slams Biden’s Leadership

Robert Kiyosaki, renowned author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," expressed his discontent with President Joe Biden’s leadership on social media. Using a quote from Jordan Peterson, Kiyosaki highlighted the perils of weak leadership, painting a grim picture of the current state of affairs under Biden’s administration. He pointed out global conflicts, inflationary effects on the poor and middle class, and an economic downturn. Read the full article here.

Ex-MI6 Agent’s Friendship With Ivanka Trump Allegedly Sparks Controversy

Former MI6 agent, Christopher Steele, alleges that his concealed friendship with Ivanka Trump led to retaliatory actions from former President Donald Trump. Steele insists that the discovery of his friendship with Ivanka resulted in public exposure of his confidential testimony, endangering U.S. operations in Russia and Russian informants. Read the full article here.

Raskin Discusses Potential GOP Candidates For Democratic Support

Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has named several Republicans who could potentially receive Democratic backing, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), and Sen. Angus King (I-Maine). In a chat with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, Raskin highlighted these Republicans as possible candidates on a principled, power-sharing basis. Read the full article here.

Rep. Ken Buck Faces Threats Over Refusal To Support Jim Jordan

Following his refusal to support Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for the speakership, Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) has reportedly received four death threats and an eviction from his Colorado office. Buck attributes these hostile actions to his voting behavior on the Speaker issue. Read the full article here.

Russia Revokes Ratification Of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

Blaming the U.S.’s “irresponsible attitude to global security,” Russia has decided to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). This decision was announced by Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the Russian parliament's lower house, in a bid to ensure the security of the country. Read the full article here.

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